The actual crime numbers accounting for the reductions were not immediately available.

HPD officials said the goal of the pilot program, which has mirrored others in Houston as part of Chief Harold Hurtt’s “Keep Houston Safe” campaign, was to reduce crime by 10 percent in Denver Harbor.

“It’s been a resounding success,” said Lt. Duke Atkins Jr. “It’s resulted in a closer relationship with the community.”

The only blemish, HPD officials said, was a 1 percent increase in robberies. “Basically, it (robberies) stayed the same. We’re working on that issue,” said Executive Assistant Chief Mike Thaler.

Note: Attending the event were Council members Adrian Garcia, Melissa Noriega and James Rodriguez!

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